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Erkan Kaptanoglu
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  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Prof. Erkan Kaptanoğlu, M.D. was born in Balikesir, Turkey in 1966. After completing his primary school, secondary school and high school education in Balikesir, he graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1990. He completed his internship at Peterborough District Hospital and Lincoln County Hospital in the United Kingdom. After a year of compulsory medical service, he completed his residency, which he had started in 1992, at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1997 and became a Neurosurgery Specialist. After being assigned at the same hospital as Chief Resident in the same year, he studied “spinal cord injury and spinal cord regeneration” as a “research fellow” alongside Prof. Charles Tator, M.D., at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1998-1999. After returning from Canada in 1999, he was tasked by the Ministry of Health to establish a Field Hospital and to work in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent Society at Hakkari, Şemdinli for two months. Following this assignment, he volunteered to work for the 1999 Marmara Earthquake relief effort.

    He became an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in 2004. He earned the title Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) by completing a doctorate program on Advanced Neuroscience between 2000-2005, at Hacettepe University Institute of Medical Sciences. He joined the project for autologous stem cell therapy in human spinal cord injuries with the Departments of Neurosurgery and Hematology at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he was appointed as Deputy Chief to the 1st Neurosurgery Clinic at the Ankara Numune Hospital, where he had been working.

    At this hospital, in which he worked until 2010, he supervised and attended complex cranial, pediatric, spinal, trauma and vascular neurosurgery operations. He continued his academic research at Ankara University, Department of Anatomy and research laboratories of Ankara University and Hacettepe University for the purpose of developing strategies for complex spinal surgery operations.

    With his research on spinal cord injuries and spinal anatomy, he won many awards such as the Acibadem Hospital Medical Research Award, 1st Place in 2000, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Dr. Mahir Tevruz Scientific Research Award, Tübitak and Brain Research Society Wheyt Award in 2001, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Hamit Ziya Gokalp Young Neurosurgeons Research Award, 2nd Place in 2002, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Yildiz Yalcinlar Scientific Research Award in 2004.

    In 2010, he went to Cyprus to found the Near East University Faculty of Medicine Hospital with the guidance of Hacettepe University, and was appointed as full Professor. Between 2010-2015, he served as the Founder and Head of Department at the Near East University and Founder and Deputy Chief Physician at the University Training and Research Hospital in TRNC.

    In 2000-2001, he served as a member of the editorial board for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journal. Between the years 2001-2006, he served as an assistant editor for Türk Nöroşirurji Dergisi and Turkish Neurosurgery journals. In 2002-2003, he served as the Chairman of the Young Neurosurgeons Committee under the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He was elected to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors to serve between 2003-2009. In 2013, he was again elected as a member to the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2015, he became the Chairman of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group Board of Directors. In 2018, he was elected as a member to the Board of Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.

    In 2015, he was appointed to the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery and was elected as the Head of Department. During the same period, he also served as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience. In 2018, he completed his tenure as the Head of Department. Reaching the end of this tenure in 2019, he retired from his duties as the Director of the Institute of Neuroscience and as a Member of the Faculty of Medicine. During his tenure at Marmara University, he supervised and accompanied surgical operations for complex cases from cranial patients to brain tumors (gliomas, meningiomas and hypophysis adenomas in particular), cerebral hemorrhages, Parkinson’s disease, trauma and vascular neurosurgery. He performed complex spinal surgery operations such as surgeries for spinal deformities (e.g. scoliosis and kyphosis), thoracoscopic spinal surgeries and sacral tumor surgeries. He conducted research and experimental studies on stem cell therapy and regeneration in spinal cord injuries. Between 2019-2020, currently He continues his clinical practice and surgeries along with his local and international academic studies, from his private clinic and Istanbul Brain and Spine Center.

    He has attended numerous national and international courses and meetings as an instructor and speaker, was a guest speaker in over 100 events and conferences. He has published 65 international, 35 national scientific articles, edited 7 books, written 52 book chapters. He has served in the organizational committee 5 times in international meetings and 22 times in national meetings.

    He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Cypriot Medical Association, Turkish Neurosurgical Society, Turkish Spine Society, EUROSPINE, AO Spine, Turkish Neurosurgery Academy.

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Muhittin Emre Altunrende
  • 4.5 Good 221 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Area of Interest and Activities 

    Functional Neurosurgery (Parkinson’s, Deep Brain Stimulation) 

    Brain and Spinal tumors 

    Spinal degenerative diseases Education 

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

    Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery

    Experience 

    Ankara Gülhane Military Medical Academy Brain and Nerve Surgery 

    Osmaniye State Hospital 

    Bolu State Hospital 

    Private Taksim German Hospital 

    Taksim Training and Research Hospital 

    Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Brain and Nerve Surgery 

    Liv Hospital Ulus

    Memberships 

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society 

    Turkish Medical Association

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Musa Boztepe
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Experience

     

    Hospitalpark Darıca Hospital

    Sultanbeyli State Hospital

    Yesilyurt State Hospital

    Edirne Health Center No. 4

     

    Education

     

    Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine (1989)

    Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital

     

    Vocational Trainings, Courses and Conferences Attended

     

    Marmara University Istanbul Pediatric Orthopedic Meetings "Sipina Bifida" Symposium

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association Cervical Disc Herniation Course

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Spinal Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery" Training Course

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Cerebrovascular Surgery" Training Course

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association "Head Traumas, Pain Management and Functional Neurosurgery" Training Course

    TCDD "Preventive Medicine" Course

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association "12th Scientific Congress" Antalya

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association "13th Scientific Congress" Istanbul

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association Course on "Tumors"

     

    Professional Memberships

     

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association

    Turkish Medical Association

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Ahmet Karkucak
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

     

    Brain Tumors

    Aneurysm Surgery

    Pituitary Surgery

    Spine Surgery

    Waist neck and back hernias

    Spine Tumors

    Spinal Fractures

    Peripheral Nerve Surgery

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Serkan Kitis
  • 4.6 Excellent 303 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  •  Medical Experience

     

    - *2023 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

     Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2013 - 2023*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

     Neurosurgery Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2011 - 2013*: Konya Beyşehir State Hospital  

     Neurosurgery Specialist / Konya

    - *2010 - 2011*: Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine  

     Research Assistant in Brain and Nerve Surgery / Istanbul

     

     Medical Education

     

    - *2021 - 2023*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

     / Istanbul / Turkey

    - *2006 - 2011*: Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine  

     / Istanbul / Turkey

    - *2000 - 2006*: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine  

     / Istanbul / Turkey

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Orhun Mete Cevik
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

     

    Vertebra Surgery

    Cranial Surgery

    Emergency Trauma Surgery

    ⁠Spine Surgery Instability

    ⁠Brain Tumors Surgery

    Lumbar and Cervical Hernias

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Ibrahim Akkurt
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Micro Surgical Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Treatment

    Scoliosis Surgery and Treatment

    Brain and Spine Tumors

    Spine Fracture Treatment

    Spinal Canal Narrowing Surgery

    Lumbar Slipping Surgery and Treatment

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Naki Keles
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Endoscopic Closed Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

    Surgical Treatment for Spine Fractures

    Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical and Lumbar Herniations

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Teyyub Hesenov
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Melhem Internatıonal Hospital
  • Scientific degree, name, surname: Specialist. Dr. Teyub Hasanov

    Medical Division: Neurosurgery

    Education:

    Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey - September 2002 - June 2009

    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Department of Brain and Neurosurgery, Turkey June 2010 – June 2015

    Work experience:

    Fatih University Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery (Teacher) - 2015-2016

    Bahcheshehir University Medical Park Goztepe and VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery (Associate Professor's Assistant) - 2016-2021

    Bona Dea Hospital - 2021-2023

     

    Special Educational Programs in Neurosurgery:

    Cranial Base Surgery Cadaver Course: September 20-21, 2013, Marmara University Institute of Neurological Sciences; ISTANBUL

    Course Director: Associate Professor Ashkin Sheker

     

    The VI Evidence-Based Multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology Symposium - November 01-02, 2013, Point Barbaros Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey

    Chairman of Neuro-Oncology Society: Prof. Dr. M. Ibrahim ZIYAL

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Cadaver Course: November 15-16, 2013, Marmara University Institute of Neurological Sciences; ISTANBUL

    World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Cranial Base Surgery Cadaver Course: June 2011, Istanbul 

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society the 26th Scientific Congress: April 20-24, 2012, Belek, Antalya 

    Turkish Neurosurgery Society the 27th Scientific Congress: April 12-16, 2013, Belek, Antalya

     

     

    Courses in Fundamentals of Neurosurgery:

    Period 4, Course 1, March 10-20, 2016, Cheshme, Izmir

    Period 4, Course 2, February 15-19, 2017, Cheshme, Izmir

    Period 4, Course 3, March 14-18, 2018, Cheshme, Izmir

    Period 4, Course 4, March 20-23, 2019, Belek, Antalya

     

    Scientific Works:

    A. Presentations and Articles at International Scientific Meetings

    Ozoner B., Gungor A., ​​Hasanov T., Toktas Z.O., & Kilij T. (2020).

    Neurosurgical practice during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. World Neurosurgery, 140, 198-207.

    Mikayilli M., Hasanov T., Otluoglu G.D., Najitarhan D.E., Toktas Z.O., & Cholak A. (2020). Congenital lateral encephalocele - case report. Child Nervous System, 36 (12), 3119-3122.

    Mikayilli M., Hasanov T., Otluoglu G.D, Najitarhan D.E., Erdogan, R.B.A, Demir N, ... & Cholak A. (2019). Spontaneous idiopathic cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.

    Otluoglu G. D., Hasanov T., Mert B., Toktas Z.O., Konya D., & Demir M.K. (2019). Missed microcatheter breakage and cauda equina migration after endovascular neurointervention for dural arteriovenous fistula as a rare cause of tethered spinal cord: a case report. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, 32(4), 607-610.

    Yilmaz B., SHENER S., TEYYUB H., AKAKIN A., YAPIJIER O., & Demir M.K. (2018). Visual qualitative assessment of apparent diffusion coefficient quantification and Ki-67 proliferation index of diffusion-weighted imaging to predict atypia in surgical meningiomas. Marmara Medical Journal, 31(2), 68-75.

    DEMIR Mustafa Kemal, YAPIJIER Ozlem, HASANOV Teyyub, KILICH Deniz, KILICH Türker. Rapidly expanding calvarial Langerhans cell histiocytosis with low Ki-67 in adults: a difficult diagnosis on magnetic resonance imaging. Journal of Neuroradiology, 2018, 31.4: 390-394.

    DEMIR Mustafa Kemal, YAPICIER Ozlem, HASANOV Teyyub, YILMAZ Baran, KILICH Turker. Hydatid disease: MR image of calvarium and superior sagittal sinus spread. Journal of Neuroradiology, 2018, 31.3: 320-323.

    DEMIR Mustafa Kemal, YAPIJIER Ozlem, HASANOV Teyyub, GUNDUZ Mehmet Alp, KILICH Turker. Systemic large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting as a massive hemorrhagic intracerebral mass. Diagnostic and invasive imaging, 2017, 98.10: 737.

    UNAL E, ANTAR V, HASANOV T, GUZEL A, KILICH K. P16. 32 Primary brain lymphomas. Case report and literature review. Neurooncology, 2017, 19. Supplement 3: iii. 115.

    Demirchi G, Hasanov T, Bayri Y, Konya D "Occipitocervical Fusion in Craniovertebral Junction Pathologies" Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2013 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2013

     

    B. Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

    Hasanov T, Cholak A. Orbital tumors in childhood. Bagdatoglu C, editor. Overview of Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors From Diagnosis to Treatment. 1st Edition. Ankara: Turkey Clinics; 2021. pp. 85-7.

    Teyyub Hasanov; AKAKIN Akin; Kilij Turker. Management of Treatment in Arteriovenous Malformations. Turkish Clinics Neurosurgery – Special Topics, 2019, 9.1: 20-26.

    Murat Shakir Ekshi, Teyyub HASANOV, Yashar BAYRI, Mustafa İbrahim ZIYAL, Ashkin Sheker, "Jasper Stone-Like Skull: Massive Cranial Metastasis with Leptomeningeal Flow - A Rare Case Report", Journal of Neurological Sciences (in Turkish), 2013, Volume 30, Issue 4, p. 776-779.

    Ozgur Chelik, Teyyub HASANOV, Suheyla Uyar BOZKURT, Yashar BAYRI, Mustafa Ibrahim ZİYAL, "Granulocytic Sarcoma of the Cavernous Sinus Presenting with Trigeminal Neuralgia", Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery 2013, Volume: 23, Number: 3, p. 327-330.

    Murat Shakir Ekshi, Teyyub Hasanov, Baran Yilmaz, Akin Akakin, Yashar Bayri, Suheyla Uyar Bozkurt, Turker Kilij, "Isolated breast cancer metastasis to the pituitary gland" Indian Journal of Neurology 2014, Volume 62, pp70-71.

    Murat Shakir Ekshi, Teyyub Hasanov, Suheyla Uyar Bozkurt, Yashar Bayri, M. Ibrahim Ziyal, "Two Different Primary Tumors in the Same Brain - Case Report and Literature Review", Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2014, Volume 31, Issue 3, p. 635-640. 6 p.

    Bahattin TANRIKULU, Teyyub HASANOV, Suheyla UYAR BOZKURT, Ashkin Sheker, "Schwannoma Similar to Sacral Pure Spinal Epidural Cavernoma: A Case Report", Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2015, Volume 32, Issue 2, pp. 412-417

    Articles presented at international scientific meetings and published in collections of scientific works:

    Ekshi M.S, Demirji G, Hasanov T, Chelik O, Bayri Y "Familial Chiari Malformation", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 26th Annual Scientific Congress, April 20-24, 2012, Belek, Antalya

    Atik A.F, Hasanov T, Chelik O, Bayri Y, Konya D, "Posttraumatic Epidural Hematoma and Retroorbital Abscesses: Case Report", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 26th Annual Scientific Congress, April 20-24, 2012, Belek, Antalya

     

    Doğrul R, Ekshi M.S, Hasanov T, Bayri Y, Konya D, "Migration of Instrumental Material into the Abdomen in a Surgically Treated Spondylolisthesis Patient", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 27th Annual Scientific Congress, April 12-16, 2013, Belek, Antalya

    Hasanov T, Ekshi M.S, Chelik O, Bayri Y, Bozkurt S.U, Ziyal I, "Isolated Cavernous Sinus Myeloid Sarcoma Presenting with Trigeminal Neuralgia", Turkish Neurosurgery Society 27th Annual Scientific Congress, April 12-16, 2013, Belek, Antalya

    Yilmaz B. Toktas Z. Konya D. Hasanov T. Intracranial Complications of Lumbar Spinal Surgery.

     

    D. Book Section

    Akin A, Hasanov T. Fundamentals of Surgical Treatment in Parkinson's Disease. Bijeroglu H, Tonge M, Sechkin M, Adiguzel E, Gurvit H, Hanji M, editors. Movement Disorders Surgery: 2019.

    Hasanov T, Toktas Z. Spinal Injuries. Furunjuoglu Y. Emergency Medical Manual. Gunesh Medical Bookstores: 2020 
     

     

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Assosiate Professor Sait Ozturk
  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Education and Expertise 

    2000 - 2007 - Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate 

    2009 - 2014 - Fırat University, Department of Neurosurgery, Specialization 

    2015 - 2019 - Fırat University, Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. Instructor Member of 

    2019 - 2021 - Fırat University, Department of Neurosurgery, Assoc. Dr. 

     

    Experience 

    2014-2015 Harvard Medical School – Surgery for Movement Disorders and Epilepsy / United States 

     

    Professional Memberships 

    European Society of Neurosurgery (EANS) 

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association 

    Neuromodulation Association 

     

    AREAS OF INTEREST 

     epilepsy surgery 

     Epilepsy pacemaker surgery 

     Neurosurgery 

     brain biopsy 

     Spasticity surgery 

     brain tumors 

     hydrocephalus 

     spine surgery 

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Mustafa Kilic
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital
    • AREAS OF INTEREST
    • brain pacemaker
    • spinal cord pacemaker
    • brain tumors
    • spinal cord tumors
    • Trigeminal Neuralgias
    • Surgical Treatment of Cervical Disc Herniation
    • Non-Surgical Treatment of Cervical Disc Herniation
    • Pediatric Neck Surgery

     

    • Education:
    • Secondary Education: Anatolian High School, Gaziantep (1993-1997)
    • High School: Vehbi Dinçerler Science High School, Gaziantep (1997-2000)
    • Medical Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University (2000-2007)
    • Specialization in Medicine: Şişli Etfal Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic, Istanbul (2008-2013)
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    • Professional Experience:
    • 2007-2008: Responsible Physician, Sekili Health Center, Gaziantep
    • 2008-2013: Specialist, Şişli Etfal Brain and Neurosurgery Clinic, Istanbul
    • 2013-2015: Specialist, Malatya State Hospital, Malatya
    • 2015-2016: Assistant Professor, Harran University, Şanlıurfa
    • 2016-2020: Specialist, Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Human Resources Hospital, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery
    • 2020-Present: Associate Professor, Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Human Resources Hospital, Department of Brain and Neurosurgery

     

    • Special Certified Educations:
    • Neuromodulation Fellowship Program:
    • Module I: Foundations of Neuromodulation, Abbott Training Center, Zaventem, Belgium (September 27-29, 2018)
    • Module II: Treatment Strategies for Low Back Pain, St. Augustinus Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium (December 13-15, 2018)
    • Module III: Treatment Strategies for Focal Neuropathic Pain, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands (February 7-9, 2019)
    • Module IV: Basic Aspects of DBS, University Clinic, Düsseldorf, Germany (April 4-6, 2019)
    • Module V: Advanced Concepts and Transition to Practice, Barcelona, Spain (May 15-17, 2019)
    • Fellow Program: Maastricht UMC+ Hospital, Deep Brain Stimulation, Maastricht, Netherlands (January 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020)
    • Skull Base Surgery Cadaver Course: Istanbul, 2013
    • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Techniques: Hands-on Cadaver Course, Antalya, 2014
    • Ditrax (Posterior Cervical Facet Joint Decompression): Cadaver Course, Düsseldorf, 2015

    Compassionate Care: Known for his patient-first approach, Dr. Kılıç ensures that each patient receives personalized, compassionate, and effective treatment.

     

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Erhan Arslan
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  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education and Specialization:

    • Medical Degree: Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1991-1998)
    • Specialization in Neurosurgery: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine (1999-2005)
    • Associate Professorship: (2015)
    • Professorship: (2020)

    Professional Experience:

    • 2007-2008: Ankara GATA
    • 2009-2011: Özel Ordu Medical Park Hospital
    • 2011-2013: Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital
    • 2013-2015: Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2014: Clinical Observer at Helsinki University Central Hospital
    • 2015-2023: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
    • Current Position: Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Brain Aneurysm and Repair
    • Brain Tumor/Cancer Surgery
    • Spinal Canal Stenosis Surgery
    • Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation
    • Spinal Cord Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Congenital Anomalies

    Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Arslan has numerous publications in prestigious journals, covering topics such as the treatment of brain and spinal tumors, innovative neurosurgical techniques, and outcomes of neurosurgical interventions. His work includes studies on brain ischemia/reperfusion injury, spinal cord ischemia, and various other neurosurgical conditions.

    Professional Memberships:

    • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Turkish Society of Neurological Surgery
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Savas Ceylan
  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education and Specialization:

    • Medical Degree: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1981)
    • Specialization in Neurosurgery: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department

    Professional Experience:

    • 1994-1998: Associate Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
    • 1998-Present: Professor and Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Kocaeli University
    • Current Position: Neurosurgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

    International Experience:

    • 1993: Observer at The Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Birmingham, UK
    • Trained in syringomyelia and stereotactic neurosurgery under Bernard Williams, M.D., and Edward R. Hitchcock, M.D.

    Clinical Experience:

    • Performed over 5629 endoscopic surgeries including:
      • 4384 Pituitary Adenomas
      • 209 Rathke's Cleft Cysts
      • 152 Craniopharyngiomas
      • 121 Chordomas/Chondrosarcomas
      • 98 Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas and other pathologies in the sellar region

    Research and Publications: Prof. Dr. Savaş Ceylan has numerous publications in internationally recognized journals, covering a wide range of neurosurgical topics. His research includes pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors and other sellar region pathologies.

    Professional Memberships:

    • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
    • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
    • Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica
    • International Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (IFNE)
    • World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Skull Base Committee
    • Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • Turkish Society of Nervous System Surgery

    Awards:

    • 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Service Award
    • Scientific Publication Awards from Kocaeli University
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Dogan Gucluhan Guclu
  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Education and Specialization:

    • Medical Degree: Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1996)
    • Specialization in Neurosurgery: Bakırköy Mazhar Osman Training and Research Hospital for Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neurosurgery (1997-2003)

    Professional Experience:

    • 2003-Present: Neurosurgery Specialist with extensive experience, including roles at the Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and currently at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul.

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Spinal Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions like spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and complex spine deformities.
    • Brain Tumor Surgery: Specializes in the surgical removal of brain tumors, including minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.
    • Pediatric Neurosurgery: Proficient in treating spinal and brain conditions in children, such as spina bifida and pediatric brain tumors.
    • Gamma Knife Surgery: Uses advanced radiosurgical techniques for treating brain tumors and other neurological disorders.
    • Scoliosis Treatment: Offers comprehensive treatment options for scoliosis, including surgical correction.
    • Cerebrovascular Surgery: Skilled in surgeries for cerebrovascular diseases, including aneurysm repairs and AVM treatments.

    Research and Publications: Dr. Güçlü has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, focusing on spinal surgery techniques, brain tumor management, and pediatric neurosurgery. His work has been recognized for its impact on improving surgical outcomes and patient care in neurosurgery.

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Eduardo Fernandez
  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Holistic Bio Spa®
  • Eduardo Fernandez, MD

    Medical Doctor & Stem Cell Expert

    Dr. Eduardo Fernandez is a distinguished medical professional specializing in stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine. He is a certified member of the Mexican College of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, as well as the Mexican Council of Stem Cells for Therapeutic and Research Purposes. Dr. Fernandez’s certifications are the result of a rigorous 8-hour examination process, reserved for a select group of doctors who possess advanced knowledge and experience in these cutting-edge treatments. With only 50 certified doctors in Mexico, Dr. Fernandez’s expertise is highly sought after and respected.

    In addition to his national recognition, Dr. Fernandez is awaiting international certification from the renowned International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR). Membership in this prestigious organization signifies Dr. Fernandez’s extensive experience and expertise in stem cell treatments. The ISSCR includes prominent scientists from renowned universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and other esteemed institutions worldwide. Being a part of this elite society represents the pinnacle of honor and prestige in the field of stem cell therapies.

    Furthermore, Dr. Fernandez is also seeking membership and international certification from the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV), the largest community of extracellular vesicle researchers globally. With only two thousand members worldwide, ISEV’s select nature underscores Dr. Fernandez’s exceptional dedication to advancing scientific knowledge in the study of exosomes and cellular messengers. By pursuing membership in ISEV, Dr. Fernandez continues to demonstrate his commitment to staying at the forefront of research and innovation in the field of regenerative medicine.

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Mehmet Osman Akcakaya
  • New
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    2019-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Florence Nightingale Hospitals affiliated to Demiroglu Bilim University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor

    2017-2019: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Associate Professor

    2016-2017: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus affiliated to Istinye University Medical Faculty, Istanbul/Turkey. Assistant Professor

    2015-present: Department of Neurosurgery, Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon

    2013-2015: Department of Neurosurgery, GOP Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul/Turkey. Attending Neurosurgeon

    2006-2012: Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey. Resident

     

    EDUCATION 

    October 2017-March 2018: Clinical Fellowship on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover/Germany (Professor Joachim K. Krauss M.D, Ph.D)

    January-April 2010: Clinical Fellowship on Microsurgery of Peripheral Nerves and Brachial Plexus, Division of Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction, Department of Neurosurgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv/Israel (Professor Shimon Rochkind M.D, Ph.D)

    2006-2012: Resident at Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey

    2005-2006: Resident at Department of Anatomy, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey

    1999-2005: Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 3.17/4.00

    1991-1999: Istanbul Erkek Lisesi (High School), Istanbul/Turkey GPA: 4.47 / 5.00

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Ramazan Sari
  • 5 Excellent 29 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Education:

    Medical Faculty, Trakya University,  

    Edirne, Turkey (1994-2000)

    Professional Experience:

    General Practitioner and Emergency Physician

    Bartın (2000-2004)

    Specialization:  

    Department of Neurosurgery, S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital,  

    Istanbul (2004-2010)

    Participation in the Accreditation Process by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) during  

    Specialization (2004-2010)

    Completion of Compulsory Service as Specialist Physician

    Tokat State Hospital, Tokat (2010-2012)

    Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

    Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat (2012-2014)

    Contribution to the Establishment of the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University  

    (2012-2014)

    Lecturer

    Medipol University, Istanbul (2012-2014)

    Specialist Physician

    Memorial Istanbul Hospitals, Istanbul (2014-2018)

    Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences

    Eurasia University, Istanbul (2014-2021)

    Associate Professor in the field of Neurosurgery (2021- )

    Specialist Physician

    Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul (2018-2021)

    Specialist Physician

    Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2021-2023)

    2023 –

    Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

    Skills and Achievements:

    Obtained Associate Professorship in the field of Neurosurgery (2021)

    Experience in Academic Teaching and Management (2012-2021)

    Proficiency in Turkish (Native) and English (Advanced)

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Professor Onur Yaman
  • 4.2 Good 51 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN was born in Germany in 1976. In 2001, he graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. In 2009, he received his specialization in Neurosurgery from Celal Bayar University. Between 2009-2011, he worked as a Neurosurgeon at Muş State Hospital and Rize Training and Research Hospital. Between 2011-2013, he worked at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Between 2013-2014, he worked at Ankara Spine Center. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Koç University Hospital Spine Center and received the title of associate professor in 2015. Between 2018-2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group's Spine Center and was awarded the title of professor in 2021. Between 2023-2024, he worked as an instructor at Arel University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital and at the same time he is an instructor at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine.

    Prof. Dr. Onur YAMAN is the president of the Middle East Spine Society since 2022. In addition, he is active in many professional associations.

    He has made numerous oral presentations at international and national congresses and has edited books and book chapters published in many international and national publishing houses.

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Kemal Paksoy
  • 4.2 Good 51 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Op. Dr. Kemal Paksoy was born in Trabzon in 1982. In 2007, he graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine. In 2014, he completed his specialty training at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery. Between 2014-2018, he worked at Rize Kaçkar State Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic. Between 2018 and 2024, he worked at Memorial Hospitals Group Spine Center. Since 2023, he has been a member of the academic staff as Dr. Faculty Member at Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2024, he has been working at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.

    Dr. Kemal Paksoy has also worked in many clinics in the fields of neuromodulation and algology and has participated as a participant, speaker and organizer in dozens of scientific meetings held in Turkey and abroad.

    He has published in many international and national scientific journals.

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Idris Avci
  • 4.2 Good 51 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NP Istanbul Brain Hospital
  • Dr. İdris AVCI was born in Ordu in 1988. After primary and high school education in Germany, he graduated from Yeditepe Faculty of Medicine in 2014. In 2020, he became a specialist in Brain and Nerve Surgery from Health Sciences University Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital (Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital). In 2022, he received "Fundamental Neuroscience and Neuroimaging" education at John Hopkins University, USA. In 2023, he completed his Health Tourism Certification from Sakarya University of Applied Sciences. In the same year, he was certified as a football physician by FIFA. In 2020-2022, he worked at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic and worked as a clinical chief. Between 2022-2024, he worked in the Spine Center at Memorial Hospitals Group. Since 2023, he has been working at Üsküdar University as a Dr. He continues in the academic staff as an Education Officer. Since 2024, he has been working at NP Brain Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic.

    Dr. İdris AVCI has worked in many clinics such as Germany, the Netherlands, Slovenia and has taken part in dozens of scientific meetings both in Turkey and abroad as a participant, speaker and organizer.

    He has published in many international and domestic scientific journals. He has academic book chapters and editorials published by distinguished bookstores.

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